Little Richard played my uncle on 'Full House.' He's fabulous. I remember him being incredibly kind to me. I just remember him being super, super nice. — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
Little Richard played my uncle on 'Full House.' He's fabulous. I remember him being incredibly kind to me. I just remember him being super,… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share
When I was 12 years old, I got involved with an organization called Artists for a New South Africa. One of its missions is… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share
I started shooting 'The Defenders' two days after I wrapped' Friday Night Lights.' I was doing research for 'The Defenders' throughout - interviewing lawyers… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share
People look at you, and they think they know you. They think they can place you in a certain category by what they think… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share
Far too often, I read a script where the girls are the girlfriend or the set dressing. — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share
It's not very exciting to go to work to just have your character's identity being defined by her relationship with her male counterparts. — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share
If I have a jump rope and a resistance band, I can work out anywhere. Even without a jump rope. If you do 200… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share
I have respect for therapists in general, because they hear so many stories. It's a lot to hold and take in. — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share
I have a complex heritage: my mom is African American, and my dad is Jewish. Both were activists, and they met during the movement… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share
I would be ignorant to say colorism doesn't exist; it's gross and disgusting. — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share
I always said, 'Whenever I get pregnant, I'm going to embrace all of the body changes that happen.' My focus has not been on… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share
With film, there's a consistency to it, but what I like about the TV shows that I've been fortunate to do, like 'Friday Night… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share
I'm very grateful to have been able to work with so many talented filmmakers and actors during my career. I've learned so much from… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share
